AP World Unit 1.5 Vocab

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What is the significance of Ibn Battuta?

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He is known for extensive travels and the detailed accounts of the cultures.

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What are kin-based networks?

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They are social structures based on family relationships that provide support and resources.

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What is the significance of the Trans Saharan Trade?

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It was crucial for economic, cultural, and religious exchanges between North and sub-Saharan Africa.

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What were goods exchanged on the Trans Saharan Trade route?

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Gold, salt, ivory, textiles, metal goods, and slaves.

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What is a griot?

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A griot is a West African storyteller and musician.

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What is the significance of Mali?

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a wealthy and influential empire in West Africa known for vast wealth from the gold and salt trade.

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What was the significance of the Kingdom of Ghana in world history?

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Ghana was one of the first African empires to establish a system of written law and literature that influenced later civilizations in Europe.

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What was the significance of Great Zimbabwe in world history?

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Great Zimbabwe was an advanced civilization in Southern Africa, known for its impressive stone architecture and control over regional trade, especially gold.

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What was the significance of Ethiopia in world history?

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Ethiopia was one of the first African nations to adopt Christianity, maintaining a unique Christian tradition that shaped its culture and identity.

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Define ancestor veneration

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Ancestor veneration is the practice of honoring and respecting deceased relatives.